Davey RainBank KRBCABS1/20 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Davey RainBank KRBCABS1/20 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Installation and
Operating Instructions
WMTS-477:2016 Lic WM-022042
Please pass these instructions on to the operator of this equipment.
For any assistance or after sales service contact your Davey Dealer. For help in locating your closest
dealer contact your appropriate Davey Support Centre listed on the back of this booklet.

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  • Page 1 Please pass these instructions on to the operator of this equipment. For any assistance or after sales service contact your Davey Dealer. For help in locating your closest dealer contact your appropriate Davey Support Centre listed on the back of this booklet.
  • Page 2 Davey has a dominant market share in Australia and exports to more than 60 separate countries, servicing some of the toughest environmental and climatic conditions on the globe.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How RainBank works ....................5 Before you start ......................6 Installation tips ......................7 Components ......................8 Pump inside tank ......................9 How to install RainBank ..................11 Testing ........................14 Maintaining RainBank ....................15 Important maintenance precautions..............15 Trouble shooting RainBank ...................16 Davey Guarantee ....................19 Contact Details .......................20...
  • Page 4: About Rainbank. The Easy Way To Save Water

    ABOUT RAINBANK. THE EASY WAY TO SAVE WATER Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality Australian made Davey RainBank automatic water controller. RainBank is patented and has been fitted to thousands of Australian homes. • RainBank allows you to use water from your rainwater tank for your toilet, washing machine or garden whenever there is water in the tank.
  • Page 5: How Rainbank Works

    HOW RAINBANK WORKS 1. When there is demand for water from your toilet, washing machine or garden tap, RainBank senses this demand and checks the level of water in the rainwater tank. Note: demand must be greater than 1.5 litres per minute or mains water will be delivered.
  • Page 6: Before You Start

    • If you are in doubt about any aspect of your RainBank kit’s suitability, check with your Davey Dealer. For help in locating your closet dealer call the appropriate Davey Customer Service Centre listed on the back of this booklet.
  • Page 7: Installation Tips

    • Davey recommends a 2mm hole in the pipe work just above the pump outlet to clear air from the pipe work. •...
  • Page 8: Components

    COMPONENTS...
  • Page 9: Pump Inside Tank

    PUMP INSIDE TANK Option - Overall MODEL NO. KRBCABS1/20 & KRBCABS2/20 Mains water 900kPa Maxi 3/4” BSP Ma 3/4” BSP Ma Pump Power RainBank Po Stop valve Float switch Manual start Rainwater su Warning: Do not recon mains water Important: All pipework In-tank Option fittings from R...
  • Page 10 PUMP INSIDE TANK Option - Close up IMPORTANT: ALL PIPEWORK AND OUTLET FITTINGS FROM RAINBANK MUST BE LABELLED TO AS/NZS 3500.1. DO NOT CONNECT WITH CRIMPED FITTINGS.
  • Page 11: How To Install Rainbank

    HOW TO INSTALL RAINBANK 1. Run mains water plumbing, rainwater plumbing and power supply through the external wall according to the following template: 10amp single GPO ” copper pipe from mains water ” copper pipe to toilets and laundry 100mm 30mm 515mm c to c 2.
  • Page 12 3. Plumb 3/4” copper pipes to RainBank compression fittings. Note: It is critical that pipes do not interfere with filters to allow access for maintenance. Copper Copper pipe pipe 4. Once RainBank is mounted and plumbed, install cabinet to the wall over the RainBank using the four fixing holes provided.
  • Page 13 8. Cable tie the power lead from the pump to pipework and plug into base of RainBank. MAINS WATER TO TOILETS SUPPLY AND LAUNDRY RAINWATER SUPPLY Incoming power to RainBank® Power to pump via via 3 pin plug 3 pin socket 9.
  • Page 14: Testing

    TESTING IMPORTANT: TO PROTECT AGAINST ELECTRICAL SURGES AND LIGHTNING STRIKE DAMAGING RAINBANK OR ITS PUMP WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE USE OF A SUITABLE SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE AND RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICES. Test the operation of RainBank. 1. With the mains connected and the rainwater tank empty turn on one of the taps in the laundry that feeds the washing machine or flushes the toilet.
  • Page 15: Maintaining Rainbank

    IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS: • Davey pump motors are fitted with an automatic thermal overload switch that stops the motor if the motor gets too hot to avoid damaging it. This automatically re-starts the motor when the temperature within the pump has dropped to a safe level.
  • Page 16: Trouble Shooting Rainbank

    TROUBLE SHOOTING RAINBANK Symptom: Pump will not switch off 1. Pump plugged directly into power outlet. Plug lead from pump into base of RainBank as per installation instructions on pg 10. 2. Water is still being used. Check all taps, toilets and appliances connected to RainBank system to ensure they are turned off.
  • Page 17 Other symptoms Pump is running but water is being sourced from the mains supply. 1. Pump needs to be primed. 2. Debris is caught inside RainBank preventing plunger mechanism from sealing completely. 3. Pump impeller blocked. Have pump serviced. Mains water not passing through RainBank. Possible cause - RainBank installed backwards.
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  • Page 19: Davey Guarantee

    Customer Service line on 1300 367 866 in Australia, or 0800 654 333 in New Zealand, or send a written letter to Davey at the address listed below. On receipt of your claim, Davey will seek to resolve your difficulties or, if the product is faulty or defective, advise you on how to have your Davey product repaired, obtain a replacement or a refund.
  • Page 20: Contact Details

    0800 654 333 ABN 18 066 327 517 Fax: 1300 369 119 Fax: 0800 654 334 daveywater.com Email: sales@davey.com.au Email: sales@dwp.co.nz ® Davey is a registered trademark of Davey Water Products Pty Ltd. © Davey Water Products Pty Ltd 2021. P/N 401565-10...

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